First lady Melania Trump is visiting a Washington charter school with Queen Rania of Jordan and Education Secretary Betsy DeVos. The queen, who has become known for her education advocacy, is in Washington with her husband, King Abdullah II, who…
The Latest on the Trump administration and Syria (all times local): 1:31 p.m. President Donald Trump says a suspected chemical attack by the Syrian government against civilians "crossed a lot of lines." At a joint press conference with Jordan's King…
President Donald Trump has removed chief strategist Steve Bannon from the National Security Council, reversing a controversial early decision to give Bannon access to the high-level meetings. A new memorandum about the composition of the NSC was published in the…
The military says a fighter jet pilot on a training mission ejected safely before the aircraft crashed a few miles from the U.S. capital. Air Force officials said in a statement Wednesday that the D.C. Air National Guard F-16C was…
U.S. private businesses added the most jobs in more than two years last month, a private survey found, a third straight month of robust gains. Payroll processor ADP said Wednesday that businesses added 263,000 jobs in March, the most since…
The Alabama Ethics Commission could weigh in soon on whether there's reason to believe Gov. Robert Bentley broke state law in a scandal that has engulfed him for a year. The commission is expected to go behind closed doors Wednesday…
It's an issue we've seen in the headlines a lot over the past few years-- gay and lesbian equal rights versus religious liberties. Guest debater Adam MacLeod says the religious laws are…
The threat of severe weather has prompted some closings for Wednesday. Here is the latest list: Alabama State University - closed Alexander City Schools - closed Alexander City Social Security Administration - closed Ascension Day School-Montgomery - closed Auburn University…
As the NCAA Men's Basketball Championship gets underway Monday night between North Carolina and Gonzaga, fans seem to have a favorite and it was for different reasons. "Carolina, of course.…
An adult male sustained a non-life-threatening gunshot wound while in the 3700 block of Norman Bridge Road. The circumstances are under investigation and no arrests have been made at this time. Check back with Alabama News Network for more.Â
Due to possible severe weather across the state, some Alabama schools have announced school closings for Monday, April 3, 2017. The following schools are listed below: TROY CITY SCHOOLS: Closed BUTLER COUNTY SCHOOLS: Closed CRENSHAW COUNTY SCHOOLS: Closed LOWNDES…
Alabama lawmakers return from spring break Tuesday to a full plate of issues. State budgets, prison construction and action on the proposed impeachment of Gov. Robert Bentley are among the matters set to be decided before the session ends in…
Maxwell is celebrating the air force's 70th Anniversary with their two-day Air Show and Open House, as part of the city of Montgomery's All-American weekend. You'll have the chance to meet United States Air Force pilots and crew, they'll also…
The Montgomery Police Department is investigating the homicide of Abdul Smith, 43, of Montgomery after he sustained a fatal gunshot wound late Saturday afternoon, April 1. At about 5:10 p.m. MPD and Fire Medics responded to the 800 block of…
Union Springs police are investigating a shooting that left one woman in critical condition. Police say the shooting happened Saturday morning just before 8 o'clock on Thompson Street. The victim has been identified as 23-year-old Fonish Hollingsworth. She is listed…
Benefiting a growing disease, that's the goal of this crawfish boil that has people filling up for a good cause. For some, it's a chance to support other parents that need insurance to cover autism costs. "Ever since my child…
A financial disclosure filed by former Trump administration national security adviser Michael Flynn shows he earned nearly $1.3 million for speeches to Russian companies and lobbying for a Turkish firm, as well as work for other entities. Flynn filed the…
A bill in the Alabama Legislature would require women seeking abortions to get a sonogram two days ahead of the procedure and hear a detailed description of the embryo or fetus. The Senate Health Committee has scheduled a Wednesday public…
U.S. health officials are enrolling volunteers for critical next-stage testing of an experimental vaccine to protect against Zika, the mosquito-borne virus that can cause devastating birth defects in pregnant women. The first volunteer was vaccinated Wednesday at Baylor College of…
There's a new plan being pushed to fix the state's overcrowded prisons. It involves taking up empty beds in local jails. When you walk in the door of a state prison, you can see just how crowded the conditions are.…
A Philadelphia man who was a member of the famed all-black Tuskegee Airmen has died. He was 96. The Murphy Ruffenach Funeral Home says John L. Harrison Jr. died March 22 at a Philadelphia hospice. Harrison's funeral was held Friday…
"Much attention is focused on Atlanta and the developing situation along Interstate 85. Highway infrastructure is not immune to the threats posed by man-made and natural disasters.In 2002, an interstate bridge in the I-65 and I-20/59 interchange in Birmingham was…
The Montgomery Police Department has initiated a homicide investigation following the discovery of the body of an adult male in the 800 block of Southlawn Drive. The victim has been identified as Kordarrius Young, 25, who was reported missing on…
The former police chief of an eastern-Alabama town has turned himself in after being indicted on charges of misusing government funds for personal gain. Reports say ex-Camp Hill chief Roosevelt Finley turned himself in Tuesday after being indicted on seven…
The vice-chairman of an impeachment committee says the committee's special counsel is "carrying out the duties assigned to him," brushing aside criticisms from Gov. Robert Bentley's lawyer. Republican Rep. Jim Hill of Moody responded Friday to accusations by Bentley lawyer…
